Books in the First Encyclopedias series

An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the Solar System and the Universe such as 'What are stars made of?' 'Why does the moon shine?' and 'What do astronauts wear? This charming encyclopedia is full of simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations, introducing young readers to the basic concepts of space.

Introduces young readers to the wonders of the human body. Filled with information on the brain, respiration, circulation and the senses, this title answers such questions as 'Where does your food go?' 'How many bones are there in your body?' and 'What are eyelashes for?'.

An encyclopedia that introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies and waterlife, it answers such questions as 'Which animal has a tongue as long as its body?'; 'How does a whale breath?'; 'How does a snake see in the dark?'; and, 'Why do zebras have stripes?'.

Introduces young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people, farmers, cities and civilisations all the way to the World Wars and the modern day, this book answers such questions as 'What were the pyramids for?'; 'Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; and, 'When was the World Wide Web invented?'.